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The FIA has explained why it called a late Virtual Safety Car in F1’s Mexico GP denying fans a chance of last-lap drama between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
The FIA clarified their decision to introduce a Virtual Safety Car during the Mexico City Grand Prix to maintain safety, which prevented last-lap excitement between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. As Leclerc fought to hold onto second place, Verstappen closed in with a strong performance on soft tires. The potential for a thrilling finale was halted by the Virtual Safety Car that neutralized the race after Carlos Sainz’s car stopped in a dangerous position. Despite the disappointment for Verstappen and the relief for Leclerc, both drivers accepted the unpredictability of racing conditions like the Virtual Safety Car. Leclerc expressed gratitude for the Virtual Safety Car, believing it saved him from Verstappen’s late charge, while Verstappen accepted it as a part of the unpredictable nature of motorsport.
